(1)  The decree of divorce becomes absolute:

Terms Used In Utah Code 30-3-7

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(a)  on the date it is signed by the court and entered by the clerk in the register of actions;

(b)  at the expiration of a period of time the court may specifically designate, unless an appeal or other proceedings for review are pending; or

(c)  when the court, before the decree becomes absolute, for sufficient cause otherwise orders.

(2)  The court, upon application or on its own motion for good cause shown, may waive, alter, or extend a designated period of time before the decree becomes absolute, but not to exceed six months from the signing and entry of the decree.

Amended by Chapter 404, 2012 General Session

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